In celebration: Susana Santos Silva (above), a Portuguese trumpeter and composer. (Luciano Rossetti) There’s a 12-second video clip of one of the greatest jazz musicians, bassist and composer Charles Mingus (1922 to 1979), doing the social media rounds, in which…
Blinken, in China for the second time in less than a year, pointed to improvements in the relationship but urged greater action from Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world’s biggest…
South Africa’s citizens stand firm against provocation In recent days, Durban’s urban landscape has quietly shifted under the weight of political symbolism. Unmarked posters attributed to the MK party, historically linked with former President Jacob Zuma, have been sighted in…
Top officials and senior business leaders, have been caught up in the Southeast Asian country’s “blazing furnace” crackdown on graft. The head of Vietnam’s National Assembly has resigned, the ruling Communist Party said Friday, one of the most senior leaders…
The forthcoming signing of the NHI Bill marks a critical step towards realising healthcare for all citizens The long-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill in South Africa is set to be signed into law soon, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa.…
The Brazilians lost the two-legged tie 2-0 on aggregate after going down by a similar scoreline away in Tunisia last Saturday. Mamelodi Sundowns have once again stumbled in the semifinal of the Caf Champions League following a 1-0 loss to…
There is a significant gap between the institutionalisation of democracy and how it is experienced. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy Democracy is an ongoing experiment. The will to defend it is largely influenced by how it is experienced and valued by…
A “coordinated attack” on the city of El Fasher “may be imminent,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesperson’s office warned. United Nations officials expressed “grave concern” Friday over “increasingly alarming reports” about the escalating fighting in Sudan’s North Darfur region, echoing warnings…
Photo by Emmanuel Croset/AFP Amid directionless policy after 30 years of democracy, the country’s prospects continue to be driven by the whims of miners and their financiers This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment…
Sharks flyhalf Siya Masuku pulled the strings with a fantastic man-of-the-match showing that saw him produce two try assists. A superb hattrick from Sharks right wing Werner Kok helped them clinch a thrilling 32-27 bonus point win over Scarlets in…